NFL playoff picture: Where the Chargers stand after Week 16

The Chargers beat the Broncos last Sunday. They improved to 9-6, as did their chances of making the playoffs.

According to NFL.com, Los Angeles has a 95% chance of making the playoffs. With the Bolts’ win, they bumped back to the sixth seed, and the Broncos moved down into the seventh seed.

The Chargers can clinch a spot in the playoffs with a win over the Patriots next Sunday.

Here’s a look at the division standings after Week 16:

1. Chiefs (14-1) *clinched division*

2. Chargers (9-6)

3. Broncos (9-6)

4. Raiders (3-12)

And a look at the playoff picture:

*There are (7) available Playoff spots

1. Chiefs (14-1)

2. Bills (12-3)

3. Steelers (10-5)

4. Texans (9-6)

5. Ravens (10-5)

6. Chargers (9-6)

7. Broncos (9-6)

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8. Colts (7-8)

9. Dolphins (7-8)

10. Bengals (7-8)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

• No. 2 Bills vs. No. 7 Broncos
• No. 3 Steelers vs. No. 6 Chargers
• No. 4 Texans vs. No. 5 Ravens